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15.2: Function Generator and Profile Tabs
The Function and Profile generators can provide inputs to the different control loops for
tuning and diagnostics purposes without using an external control source.
The Start button starts the function or profile generator. The Stop button stops the
generator and aborts any profiles in progress.
15.2.1: Function Generator Tab
Parameter
Description
Apply To
Control loop to which the Excitation will be applied: Current (available in all modes), Velocity
(available in velocity or position mode), or Position (available in position mode only).
Function
Function that will be applied to the control loop selected in the Apply To list box. The choices
vary with the control loop selected:
Selected Control Loop
Functions Available
Current
Sine Wave, Square Wave, Step Forward, Step Forward and
Reverse, and Impulse
Velocity
Sine Wave, Square Wave, Step Forward, Step Forward and
Reverse
Position
Sine Wave, Square Wave
Amplitude
Amplitude of the command. Units vary depending on the value chosen in the
Apply To field.
Frequency
(Sine Wave and Square Wave only.) Frequency of input command cycle.
Period
(Step Forward, Step Forward and Reverse, and Impulse only.) Duration of each input pulse.
15.2.2: Profile Tab
Parameter
Description
Move
Relative: Moves axis a specified distance from the starting position.
Absolute: Moves axis to a specific position.
Type
Trap or S-Curve.
Distance
Distance for Relative move.
Position
Target position for Absolute move.
Reverse and
Repeat
(Relative move only.) When selected, will continuously generate forward and reverse moves
of the distance specified until Stop is pressed.